Cooke Boy
Name Meaning & Origin Pronunciation: kook //kʊk//
Origin: English; French
Meaning: English: cook; French: from the cook
Historical & Cultural Background
The surname Cooke is derived from the Old English word 'coc', meaning 'cook'. It has been used as both a surname and a given name.
The name has historical significance in England, often associated with those who worked in kitchens or as chefs. In some cases, it may also refer to a person who prepared food for others, indicating a profession.
Famous people named Cooke
In this section, you will find notable people named Cooke. We include individuals across a wide range of fields, including actors known for their work in film, television, and stage productions. You'll also find musicians, directors, and other public figures named Cooke who have made a significant impact on popular culture.
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Cooke Maroney is an American art dealer recognized for his work in the contemporary art scene.
Sibling suggestions
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Similar names
Based on our extensive baby names database, several names share stylistic or phonetic similarities with Cooke. These names can serve as alternatives to the sibling suggestions listed above and may help you find the perfect complementary name for your growing family.
U.S. Historical Usage
The name Cooke was first seen in the United States in 2019.
Cooke has ranked as high as #1367 nationally, which occurred in 2019, and has been most popular in .
In the past 5 years the name Cooke has been trending up compared to the previous 5 years.
Popularity Over Time (National)
The name Cooke is part of our comprehensive baby names database, which includes Social Security Administration (SSA) data dating back to 1880—the first official year of state and national tracking. The chart below shows when Cooke was first recorded in the United States and illustrates how its popularity has risen and fallen over time.
Top States for Cooke
We track the most popular states for each baby name every year and highlight the locations where the name appears most frequently. In some cases, you may see four or five states listed. However, we only display states where the name represents a significant percentage of births, so the number of states shown can range from one to several.
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Popularity Over Time (National) — Table
We track the national popularity of each baby name annually. The table below displays each year along with the number of births reported by the Social Security Administration. This data combines all state-level reporting from the SSA's baby names database to provide a comprehensive view of overall birth counts for Cooke.
| Year | Births |
|---|---|
| 2019 | 5 |